Chapter 09
HTS Chapter 09
9 headings · 11 tariff lines · 9 duty-free lines · ad valorem rates from 6.4% to 6.4%
Headings in chapter 09
| Heading | Description | Lines | Free | Rate range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0901 | Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion | 4 | 4 | Free |
| 0902 | Tea, whether or not flavored | 4 | 3 | 6.4–6.4% |
| 0904 | Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice) | 2 | 1 | Free |
| 0905 | Vanilla | 0 | 0 | Free |
| 0906 | Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers | 0 | 0 | Free |
| 0907 | Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems) | 0 | 0 | Free |
| 0908 | Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms | 0 | 0 | Free |
| 0909 | Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries | 0 | 0 | Free |
| 0910 | Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices | 1 | 1 | Free |
How to read chapter 09
Chapter 09 is part of the international Harmonized System, not a US invention — the chapter and heading boundaries are shared with every country that uses HS 2022. The 11 tariff lines below them are where countries diverge: national suffixes, rate levels and quota notes are set locally.
9 of the 11 lines in this chapter carry a general rate of Free. That is a statement about the general column only — Section 301, AD/CVD and quota measures are applied on top and are not reflected here.